Marloes Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W8 5LH is located in the Abingdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marloes Road, London, W8 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W8 6LG, W8 5JB, W8 5LJ, W8 5JS, W8 5UA, W8 6QD, W8 6JP, W8 6LQ, W8 6RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W8 5LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W8 5LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 32.6% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (97.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 68.2% | 73% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 24.6% |
| Good health | 23% | 24.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -10.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around W8 5LH this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12.5% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.7% | 67.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Other | 14.9% | 1.7% | -13.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 9.1% | 5.1% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 68.6% | 74.2% | 5.6% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.9% | 42.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| European Union | 23.6% | 25.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 17.1% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 36.5% | 42.2% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 17.9% | 23.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 8% | -8.9% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 14.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marloes Road was 293.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% higher than the Abingdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marloes Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Abingdon and the 116th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Flat 16 Marloes Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2024-11-29 | £804,029 |
| Flat 5 Bishops Court, 14 Marloes Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-05-02 | £645,760 |
| The First Floor Flat 16 Marloes Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-07-27 | £619,863 |
| Upper Flat 20 Marloes Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,075,000 | 2020-09-30 | £1,883,526 |
| Flat 6 Bishops Court, 14 Marloes Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2018-04-06 | £601,825 |
W8 5LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
W8 5LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in W8 5LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School 58 Earls Court Road , Kensington W8 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School 2 Kensington Church Court , Kensington W8 4SP | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School Warwick Road , Earls Court SW5 9UE | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary Academy 205 Warwick Road , (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) W14 8PU | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bousfield Primary School South Bolton Gardens , SW5 0DJ | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School 212 Hammersmith Road , W6 7DG | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake School 10-14 CRown Street , W3 8SB | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Kensington 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens , W8 5PR | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingham 23 Collingham Gardens , SW5 0HL | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbourne Independent School 17 Old Court Place , Kensington W8 4PL | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Kensington 4 Wetherby Gardens , London SW5 0JN | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Beatrice Place | 1 Beatrice Place, LONDON | 64 yd | |
| Fait Maison | 3 Stratford Road, LONDON | 99 yd | |
| San Pietro | 7 Stratford Road, LONDON | 124 yd | |
| Lexham Brasserie | 1-3 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 178 yd | |
| Amyera asian fusion steakhouse | 18-30 Lexham Gardens, LONDON | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms | Public House The, 37 Marloes Road | 116 yd | |
| The Britannia | Public House, 1 Allen Street | 231 yd | |
| The Earls Court Tavern | Public House, 123 Earl's Court Road | 353 yd | |
| The Hansom Cab | 84 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 389 yd | |
| Kings Head | Public House, 17 Hogarth Place | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 320 yd | |
| JoJo's Peri Peri | 117 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 353 yd | |
| Damascus Gate | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 391 yd | |
| Star Kebab House | 178 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 391 yd | |
| Jimmy's Grill | 170 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 158A Cromwell Road, LONDON | 320 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Basement and Ground, 160-164 Earl's Court Road | 391 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 210-212 Earl's Court Road, LONDON | 505 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 113 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 550 yd | |
| Waitrose | 243 Kensington High Street, LONDON | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartcore Fitness (Kensington) STRATFORD ROAD | 119 yd | |
| Fitness Academy (Closed) Stratford Road | health and fitness suite | 132 yd |
| Imagine Spa And Health Club WRIGHTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 244 yd |
| The Gym Way (Kensington) 147C 147C CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 278 yd |
| Harbour Club (Kensington) POINT WEST POINT WEST CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Pembroke Lawn Tennis Club PEMBROKE SQUARE | tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Club Kensington (Closed) 201-207 201-207 Kensington High Street | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Pure Gym (Earls Court) 254-260 254-260 EARL'S COURT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Equinox Kensington KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Core Collective PHILLIMORE WALK | 631 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.